New Words : paraskevidekatriaphobia

24. paraskevidekatriaphobia :

noun :

Fear of Friday the 13th

Related Forms :

paraskevidekatriaphobe : noun

paraskevidekatriaphobic : adjective

NOTES :

Dossey said 17 million to 21 million Americans will suffer symptoms of paraskevidekatriaphobia ranging from nervous giggles to pull-the-covers-over-your-head terror. He also estimates that US businesses will lose $ 750 million today because some people refuse to shop, travel or take risks on Friday the 13th.